My Riffs

If you can motivate, that’s the best way to compel action. Demanding action is generally a weak and short sighted way to compel action. 

Takers end up sinking.  You have to give to get. It’s a balance. Outflow so there can be inflow.  If all one does is take; they become weighed down.  Giving is one of the most freeing things we can do. 

I’ve read a lot of books on how to have successful relationships, have to manage and how to lead.  If there’s one thing I could boil it all down to it would be treat people respectfully and with kindness. Which are maybe one and the same thing.  Treat people with kindness and consideration and you will be many steps ahead of most. 

You can’t have freedom without discipline.  The undisciplined are slaves to their desires.  The disciplined aren’t captive to things that make them weaker. 

Connections are what matters. Being disconnected from reality, being disconnected from people is a scary and dangerous place to be.  Connect with people. Connect with good people. Connect with people better than you. Connect with people who challenge you.  You connections matter. Intentionally choose them. 

Want to build friendships? Help someone.  Most people sincerely appreciate help.  Do a random act of kindness. It may go a lot further than you even expected.